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8 June 2020 | 1 reply
I have recently discovered BiggerPockets and have been studying in-depth on other ways to secure funding besides a traditional mortgage from a broker.
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10 June 2020 | 40 replies
@Chris Howell Your latest post (below) actually proves this is a 100% scam so if you want those funds, recall the wire.
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9 June 2020 | 8 replies
To your question, I suppose it's easy enough to edit the numbers of the 1st two documents although that is a lot of work just to prove a higher income.
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11 August 2020 | 19 replies
@Matthew M SpolskyRead "How to Study in College" by Walter Pauk and implement some of the reading/note-taking techniques in it for your next run-up.
12 June 2020 | 11 replies
Study, learn, grow your knowledge, don't jump into it until you know what you are doing, why you are doing it and who for.
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9 June 2020 | 7 replies
Over the past few months, I've been doing a lot to build my knowledge, and am wondering: how long did you study and analyze before completing your first deal?
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9 June 2020 | 2 replies
In all honesty I’ve been following these forums and studying for years.
9 August 2020 | 75 replies
After several losses, we studied other markets that were growing, had new tech employers, a revitalized downtown and began buying out of state.
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9 June 2020 | 4 replies
As you study strategies are there any that really stand out to you?